Nova Anticheat Java Bedrock Geyser Support Plugin FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I open the main anticheat menu?
Type /nova in the chat to open the main management menu. You'll see a chest interface where you can navigate through different settings and checks.
Can this plugin detect cheaters on Bedrock players joining through Geyser?
Yes, the plugin is specifically designed to understand how Bedrock players move and fight differently than Java players, so it won't falsely flag console or mobile players for legitimate gameplay differences.
How do I watch a player without them knowing I'm watching?
Use /startspectating [player] to secretly observe them in real-time. When you're done, type /stopspectating to return to normal gameplay and they'll never know you were watching.
What's the difference between spectating and the visual replay system?
Spectating lets you watch a player live as they play right now. The visual replay system shows you a ghostly recording of what a flagged player was doing during the moment they triggered a cheat detection, so you can review the exact suspicious behavior.
Can I check what items a player has without them seeing me?
Yes, use /invsee [player] to view their inventory or /ecsee [player] to see their ender chest contents while they're online—they won't be notified that you're looking.
How does the ban hammer tool work?
Get the ban hammer item with /banhammer, then use it to quickly punish rule-breakers with a single click instead of typing out commands manually.
Will innocent players get kicked if my server lags?
No, the plugin adapts to server lag so legitimate players won't be punished when the server slows down and causes temporary movement or combat delays.
What kinds of cheats does this plugin catch?
It detects combat cheats like auto-clicking and hitting through walls, movement cheats like flying and walking on water, and building cheats like breaking blocks too fast or placing them in mid-air.
Can regular players see what anticheat plugins I'm running?
No, the plugin hides your server's security setup from regular players so they can't identify which checks you have enabled or plan around them.
Do I need to type commands to turn checks on and off?
No, everything is managed through easy chest menus in-game—just open /nova and click through the interface to enable or disable different detection checks without typing complicated commands.